D'Addario Ascente Violin Strings - Violin Strings with Ball Ends, Synthetic Core - A314 4/4M - G String - 4/4 Scale - Medium Tension

After reading up on loads of strings, I decided to give these a try since I play the guitar and have always like D'Addario stings. Changing strings as I do not know what the factory strings on my violin (Stentor Student II) were and the G and D strings sound rather dull and bland.Packaging isnt too bad i suppose but it can be confusing as the D string is somewhat thinner looking that the A string. It doesnt mention which string is which colour and reading from other reviews that have got snapped strings, they might have been caught out by this.Anyway long story short, i changed the strings and tuned them up. gave them another 2 or 3 tune up before playing them. Surprisingly, the G and D strings sound very metallic and the sounds feels like the violin is made of metal rather than wood. A and E are alright.Decided to leave them over night and try again next morning. Tuned them up again and played simple tunes. Beginnning to dislike the sounds produced by the G and D string as it still sound like i am playing a steel violin (search youtube for metal or steel violin and you will know what it sounds like)These are going into the bin once I get myself a set of Dominants. Very disappointed with these.

Wanted to replace the cheapo strings that came with my violin.Much better and generally a warmer tone when playing.The e string is sinificantly less squeeky/whistly.

I was really looking forward to setting these up for one of my violin students.... problem being that the A string snapped on the first tuning. (I am a professional musician so I know how to set up new strings)

Good value

Beginners strings @ decent price.